Wall finishing system

ABSTRACT

A Basement Finishing System that consists of an Acoustic Suspended Ceiling; Vinyl Laminated Outside Corners; Vinyl Laminated Inside Corners; Extruded Polystyrene Insulation; Vinyl Laminated Substrate; Baseboard Molding; Crown Molding; Pre-Wired Electrical Chases for Outlets and Switches; Laminate Flooring; and Recessed Lighting. The walls composition is made from a “sandwich panel” that measures 4×8′ by 3″. The wall is made of a ½ inch sheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock from USG on the front side which is laminated with a vinyl finish followed by a 2″ layer of extruded polystyrene insulation placed between another sheet of ½ inch Aquaboard. The wall component is then held in place with a wall suspension system that enables quick installation by affixing an upper channel to the ceiling rafters which then connect to a bracket on the back of the wall and which then rests in a floor track.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not Applicable

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to wall panels. Morespecifically, the present invention relates to a system of panels thatare mountable to existing masonry walls for finishing and insulating thewalls of a building's basement.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. No. 6,854,218 teaches a system and method of panelizedconstruction for use in construction of a building module, such as aresidential housing addition. A plurality of pre-fabricated panels, suchas wall panels, roof panels, floor panels, and ceiling panels may beprovided to decrease on-site building time. The panels may comprise oneor more covering layers pre-installed on a frame. The panels may alsocomprise pre-installed insulation or other core materials. The panelsmay further comprise a pre-installed portion of a house system, such asan electrical system. Additionally, the panels may comprisepre-installed windows, doors, or skylights. The panels may be designedto meet the residential building code requirements of one or morejurisdictions to decrease permitting time and inspection delays. Thepanels and other materials may be included in a building kit for abuilding module to be constructed by contractors or do-it-yourselfers.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,464,873 teaches a wall panel for use as a foundation andupper wall is disclosed. The wall panel comprises a plurality of spacedfirst framing members having top ends, bottom ends, first edges andsecond edges. A plurality of spaced second framing members, having topends, bottom ends, first edges and second edges are provided. Thespacing between the first framing members is substantially equal to thespacing between the second framing members. The bottom ends of thesecond framing members are positioned on top of the top ends of thefirst framing members. Means for fastening the first framing members tothe second framing members are provided. Foundation grade treatedsheathing are cooperatively connected to the first edge of the firstframing members. External sheathing is cooperatively connected to thefirst edge of the second framing member.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,819,397 discloses a wall panel and wall paneling systemwhich panels include a light weight polystyrene tray having ancompartment. Within the compartment is installed a insulative, resilientinsert. A fabric facing or web is loosely stretched across the openingof the tray's compartment to enclose the insert within the compartment,and the fabric is glued to the walls of the tray. When the wall panel isinstalled, by gluing it to the existing walls, molding strips engage theside walls of the tray to hold adjacent panels together, to stretch thefabric facing more tightly across the opening of the compartment, and toexpose the molding strips and side walls as uniformly spaced verticalbattens.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,564,250 teaches an insulation system for metalbuildings, having a roof structure formed by roof panels supported onparallel, relatively narrowly-spaced purlins which are, in turn,supported on parallel, relatively widely-spaced main support beams,comprises a plurality of adjacently positioned strips of insulatingmaterial suspended below the roof structure so as to form a relativelyflat and continuous surface. The strips of insulating material aresupported on a system of insulation support tube strings suspended fromand extending in parallel spaced relation to selected purlins. Eachinsulation support tube string runs the entire length of the building inspaced and transverse relationship to the main support beams.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,653,241 teaches an insulation system suitable forrapidly securing insulation to the interior surface of a basement wall,comprising a continuous roll of flexible insulation of a lengthsubstantially greater than its width and having an impermeable vaporbarrier continuously laminated on one side thereof and in intimatecontact therewith, the continuous roll being cut in sections of a lengthdetermined by the dimensions of a corresponding section of the interiorsurface of a basement wall to be covered, each section of insulationbeing supported tautly against the wall by at least one continuousfastening strip.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,918,212 teaches a fabric wall panel system that includesfabric wall panels mounted on a wall of a room by means of a ceilingtrack with a downwardly open channel mounted adjacent the ceiling andextending the length of the wall and a base track with an upwardlydepending support surface mounted adjacent the floor and extending thelength of the wall. Each fabric wall panel comprises a fabric coveroverlaying a panel insert. Each fabric wall panel is mounted byinserting the top of the fabric wall panel into the downwardly openchannel of the ceiling track and supporting the bottom of the fabricwall panel on the upwardly depending support surface of the base track.In one embodiment, the fabric wall panel is fabricated on-site and sizedto have a length approximately equal to the length of the wall so thatno vertical seams are created. In another embodiment, standard sizepanels are used with abutting vertical mid-wall seams between adjacentpanels.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,459,790 teaches a laterally spaced apart, verticallydisposed studs that are each provided with a pair of latch-receivingslots disposed laterally and rearwardly of a longitudinally extending,panel-separating rib. A wall panel is disposed between each pair ofadjacent studs and is provided with a pair of laterally spaced apartlatch members. Each latch member is positioned on the panel to beinsertable in and removable from one of the latch-receiving slots oneach of the adjacent studs with the wall panel in an elevated position.With the wall panel in a lowered position, the latch members cannotescape through the slots and the panel is held against the studs.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,973,796 teaches a wall structure for removablypositioning panels and brackets is provided with a pair of electricalbuses adapted to be contacted by an electrical clip at any one of aplurality of different heights.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,601,349 discloses a free-standing panel wall systemwhich includes at least an elongated floor rail and an elongated toprail, each of a generally U-shaped cross section, and first and secondsets of upright standards of generally U-shaped cross-section and havingrespective side wings that project laterally from the standard, therebeing one set of standards releasably secured at their top and bottomends on respective ones of the opposite side webs of the floor rail andtop rail. At spaced apart locations intermediate the floor and top railsand disposed between the standards of the first and second sets ofstandards there is provided a plurality of horizontal connectors, eachof which is removably secured to respective ones of the standards on theopposite sides of the horizontal connectors. In one embodiment, there isprovided one or more wall system sections which extend generallylaterally of the plane of the main wall system section.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,216,859 teaches an improved horizontal support memberfor a demountable wall system which decreases the number of pieces whichmust be cut and folded, and subsequently assembled, to form a frame towhich the gypsum board panels of the wall are assembled while increasingthe strength and stability of the wall. The support member is formedfrom an elongate sheet of metal by making a series of longitudinal cutsin the metal and then folding the cut metal edges along lines which aresubstantially parallel to the longitudinal cuts to form first and secondbars. The space between longitudinal cuts acts as a spacer to maintainthe first and second bars in spaced, substantially parallelrelationship.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,440,854 teaches a multi veneer anchor structuralassembly for interconnection between the inner wythe and the outer wytheof an edifice. The assembly includes a pair of base members mounted inspanning relationship with at least vertical channels which form theframe of an edifice. A vertical plate is connected between the basemembers and has formed thereon a plurality of outwardly projectingvertical members each of which is engagable with a wall tie; with thewall ties being connected to an outer wythe. The assembly forms part ofa drywall construction system which includes an insulating stripdisposed between adjacent ones of the vertical plates, thereby providinga complete insulating layer for the edifice. In an alternate embodiment,the vertical plate is fabricated with a plurality of locally deformedareas which results in a high degree of stiffness of the veneer anchorstructural assembly.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,791,093 teaches a slatwall panel having a plurality ofhorizontally-oriented, vertically arrayed extruded slatwall memberswhich define recesses from which standard one-quarter inch offsethardware and display fixtures may be hung. A slidably connected tongueand claw connection is provided for vertically adjacent members. Amethod of forming a panel of such members on a wall is also described.In one form, the panel is preassembled. In the other, it is assembled insitu.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,674,240 teaches a wall panel system comprises units ofextruded plastic strips having vertically-spaced, horizontally-extendingC-shape channels for receiving prongs or clips of various types ofhangers. The channels are connected by lands against which a hangerengages. Along the top and bottom horizontal edges of the units arejoint members by which like units are connected.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,809,479 teaches a slat wall section includes a pluralityof front horizontal members spaced from each other in a front plane. Thefront members having first and second horizontal edges, both of whichhave a rearwardly extending lip. Rear horizontal members having firstand second horizontal borders are disposed in a rear plane, which issubstantially parallel to the front plane. Each section includes firstand second ends, with one rear member extending to the first end and onefront member extending to the second end. Substantially paralleltransverse connecting members extend between, and are generallyperpendicular to, the front and rear members. At least one connectingmember extends from each of the front members to a rear member. Theconnecting members are spaced from the first and second horizontal edgesof the front members. A first connector defines the first end of thesection, and includes a flange extending toward the front plane.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,018,323 teaches a system of interconnecting wall panels,which in normal use provide horizontal parallel recesses along thelength of the wall, into which shelf brackets can be fitted, theconverse face of the recesses providing detents by which the panels canbe attached to a supporting structure on the wall behind.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,883,288 teaches a J-channel is provided with a retainerwhich biases an inserted siding panel against a cantilevered end of anouter face of the J-channel. The retainer has an engagement tab biasedfrom a wall member which is preferably connected to an inner face of theJ-channel member. An engagement tab and an inwardly directed lip at thecantilevered end of the outer face preferably retained an inserted paneltherebetween.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,219 discloses a modular partition system based upona panel frame structure formed of vertical members of substantiallylesser thickness than the panels to be formed, which may be joinedend-to-end in a modular manner, and side-by-side to join vertical endsof adjacent panels, and horizontal C-section rails secured to oppositesides of the vertical rails with mouths of the C-sections facingoutwardly. Cladding panels are secured by vertically-spaced sets ofspring clips engaging respectively upper and lower surfaces ofvertically-spaced horizontal rails, and panels and other furnishings aresecured to brackets engaged within the C-section of horizontal rails.The relationship of the horizontal and vertical members allows for easycabling, and the use of the clamps permits panels and furnishings to belocated without substantial regard to the horizontal modularity of thesystem. The basic paneling system requires a minimum number of differentmodular parts.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,535,556 discloses a basement wall that is formed by aseries of vertical metal studs supported at their lower ends on a metalsill extending along the upper face of a concrete footing. An insulatingsheathing is mounted on the metal studs to form the wall outer surface.The sheathing is formed by two panel layers of rigid foam core insulatormaterial. Edges of the inner panels are offset from the edges of theouter panels to form labyrinth seals preventing migration of groundwater through the sheathing.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,617,686 teaches an insulating foamed polymer wall panelcomprising a sheet of foamed polymer having sizable dimensions to form asubstantial part of a wall when assembled. Adjacent wall panels arecoupled using splines, which together with the side edges of the panels,form the sidewalls of a cement channel between the panels. The panel hasconnecting slots for receiving the splines and a plurality of edges,each top and side edge having a longitudinally extending groove toaccommodate the fill of cement therein. The grooves providetongue-and-groove connections between the cement post and adjacent wallpanels once the cement has set, thus locking the latter into place.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,377,470 teaches a modular insulating wall panel systemcomprising a monolithic insulating panel incorporated within frameconstruction, and a method for constructing same. The frame skeletoncomprises columns, studs, a sole plate and a top plate. The panel,having a plurality of edges, each with a recess therein, is insertedwithin the frame skeleton so that each recess receives an adjacentstructural member.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,512 discloses a structural member for use insecuring a wallboard to an existing wall. The structural member isconstructed a single piece of extruded plastic formed into an I-beamshape with a hollow center. The hollow center eases passage of afastener mechanism, yet provides structural rigidity with thereinforcement by the fastener. Passage of water pipes and electricalwires transversely is possible by use of predefined spacer wallopenings.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,460,305 teachers a highly moisture resistant basementwall system which facilitates quick construction includes a plurality ofspaced apart metal studs extending vertically upwardly from a sill, andmetal decking secured to the plurality of studs. The resulting basementis drier and more comfortable, and warmer in the winter thanconventional basements defined by concrete walls.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,974,753 teaches a wall covering system that includesprefabricated T-shaped (in cross section) horizontal supporting strips,L-shaped horizontal supporting strips, L-shaped end-locking strips anddecorative panels. The end-locking strips interact with the horizontalstrips and the decorative panels, provide an aesthetic appearance to thefinished system when assembled on a wall and provide safety by coveringthe exposed ends of the T-shaped horizontal strips. In use, the wallpaneling system disclosed herein may be easily and convenientlyinstalled onto existing walls by a user without professional assistanceand may be just as easily and conveniently removed from the wallwhenever it is desired to inspect behind the panels, change the decor,or to remove the panels for installation at another location.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,018,919 teaches a wall finishing system that is a sheetmaterial designed to cover an entire wall, requiring minimal seams. Thewall material has the characteristic of shrinking after applicationcausing surface irregularities to pull out to a smooth plane. The sheetmaterial can be applied to various substrates including finished orunfinished drywall, paneling, cement block, etc.

Published U.S. Patent Application 2006-0236653 discloses a basement wallinsulating and finishing system for finishing a basement to increase theamount of livable space in a home. The basement finishing systemcomprises a plurality of connectable panels. An insulation layer issecured to the rear surface of the panels. The insulation layer has agenerally flat front surface that is secured to the rear surface of thepanels. The insulation layer also provides an uneven rear surface thatis positioned adjacent to the existing basement foundation wall, and apair of uneven side surfaces. The uneven rear and side surfaces of theinsulation layer provide a plurality of grooves or dimples that allowmoisture and air to move freely between the basement wall and theinsulation layer. The panels and insulation layer are mounted to theexisting basement walls by mounting brackets.

Published U.S. Patent Application 2006-0026917 discloses a prefabricatedwall panel and method are disclosed. A panel including a sheet rocklayer and a laminated in-situ foam layer within a frame is attached to apre-existing masonry wall, such as a basement wall.

Published U.S. Patent Application 2003-0150183 discloses a prefabricatedwall panel and method are disclosed. A panel including a sheet rocklayer and a laminated in-situ foam layer within a frame is attached to apre-existing masonry wall, such as a basement wall.

Published U.S. Patent Application 2004-0219853 discloses a finishedfaced insulation system for use where a reduced thickness is desired forinterior basement applications for walls not requiring thermalinsulation (non-thermal gradient walls) and for the interior of basementwalls where thermal insulation is required (thermal gradient walls). Theinsulation system of the present invention is also suitable for use onmasonry walls, frame construction walls, and combined construction walls(knee-walls). The insulations system provides an insulative core havinga first surface and a second surface, said first surface being suitablefor exposure to an interior of a room, said second surface beingsuitable for being placed adjacent a wall; a decorative facer adhered tosaid first surface; and a structural facer adhered to said secondsurface.

Traditional finishing methods as those previously discussed above andknown in the prior art suffer from many shortcomings. Typically, mostsystems are labor intensive to install and result in disruptions tohousehold activities for weeks while construction is completed.Therefore what is needed is a system that can be installed quickly,efficiently, and with a reduction in necessary labor.

Foundation problems and rewiring become additional time- andlabor-intensive projects and typically there is no access withoutdemolition to the structure, which greatly increases the costrefinishing. What is needed is a basement refinishing system thateliminates the need for access to wiring, can be installed overimperfect foundations, and is economical to install.

Many of the system disclosed in the prior art use panels that are easilydented, damaged and punctured. Therefore what is needed is needed is asystem that does not use panels made from materials that are susceptibleto damage during transport, installation, and use.

Additionally, many of the systems disclosed in the prior art requireseparate insulation and acoustic control. What is needed is a wallsystem that uses panels that have integrated insulation and acousticcontrol.

Finally, many of the systems disclosed in the prior art are susceptibleto mold, mildew, warping, rotting and water damage are not designed,applicable, nor intended for use in basements. Therefore what is neededis a wall finishing system that utilizes panels and components that arenot susceptible to and are designed to resists mold, mildew, warping,rotting and other water damage.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a Basement Finishing System that consists of anAcoustic Suspended Ceiling; Vinyl Laminated Outside Corners; VinylLaminated Inside Corners; Extruded Polystyrene Insulation; VinylLaminated Substrate; Baseboard Molding; Crown Molding; Pre-WiredElectrical Chases for Outlets and Switches; Laminate Flooring; andRecessed Lighting.

In the Basement Finishing System of the present invention, the wallscomposition is made from a “sandwich panel” that measures 4×8′ by 4″.The wall is made of a ½ inch sheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock from USGon the front side which is laminated with a vinyl finish followed by a2″ layer of extruded polystyrene insulation placed between another sheetof ½ inch Aquaboard. The wall component is then held in place with awall suspension system that enables quick installation by affixing anupper channel to the ceiling rafters which then connect to a bracket onthe back of the wall and which then rests in a floor track.

The primary advantage of the present invention is that the systemprovides a quick, clean installation that results in a new living spacein about one week.

Another advantage of the present invention is that the system allows oneto remove wall panels for easy access to foundation and wiring whenevernecessary and then quickly and easily replace them once the need foraccess ends.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is that the panels of thesystem are constructed from durable, dent-resistant materials that allowthe wall to stand up to kids, pets, and other common household residentsand events that commonly cause wall damage.

Still another advantage of the present invention is that the panels ofthe system are constructed with built-in acoustic and thermalinsulation.

A final advantage of the present invention is that the installation andpanel components of the system are designed specifically for basementconditions and are construction from materials that are specificallyresistant to moisture, mold, mildew, and other type of damage caused bywater.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a partof the specification, illustrate the present invention and, togetherwith the description, further serve to explain the principles of theinvention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to makeand use the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wall finishing system according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 2 is a side cross-section view of a wall panel for the wallfinishing system according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side cross-section view of a wall panel for the wallfinishing system installed according to the present invention;

FIGS. 4 a is a top view of the connector bar for the wall finishingsystem installed according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 b is a perspective view of the connector bar for the wallfinishing system installed according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the connector bar bracket for the wallfinishing system installed according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the floor track for the wall finishing systeminstalled according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the floor track mount for the wall finishingsystem installed according to the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the top bar for the wall finishingsystem installed according to the present invention; and

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the top bar bracket for the wallfinishing system installed according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description of the invention of exemplaryembodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanyingdrawings (where like numbers represent like elements), which form a parthereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplaryembodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodimentsare described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art topractice the invention, but other embodiments may be utilized andlogical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made withoutdeparting from the scope of the present invention. The followingdetailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense,and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appendedclaims.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth toprovide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it isunderstood that the invention may be practiced without these specificdetails. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques knownto one of ordinary skill in the art have not been shown in detail inorder not to obscure the invention.

Referring to the figures, it is possible to see the various majorelements constituting the apparatus of the present invention. Thepresent invention is a Basement Wall Finishing System. Now referring toFIG. 1, a perspective view of a basement wall finishing system installedaccording to the present invention is shown. The key components of thewall finishing system include: an Acoustic Suspended Ceiling 1 withVinyl Laminated Outside Corners 2 and Vinyl Laminated Inside Corners 3.Extruded Polystyrene Insulation 4 is used to cover the walls andattaches to a Vinyl Laminated Substrate 5. Finishing wall trim includesBaseboard Molding 6 and Crown Molding 7. The Extruded PolystyreneInsulation 4 used to cover the walls includes Pre-Wired ElectricalChases 16 for Outlets and Switches 8. Finishing off the installation offa basement wall finishing system, Laminate Flooring 9 is used as well asrecessed lighting 10 in the Acoustic Suspended Ceiling 1.

Now referring to FIG. 2, a side cross-section view of a wall panel forthe wall finishing system according to the present invention is shown.In the Basement Wall Finishing System of the present invention, thewalls composition is made from a “sandwich panel” that measures 4×8′ by3″. The wall is made of a ½ inch sheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock fromUSG on the front side 11 which is laminated with a vinyl finish followedby a 2″ layer of extruded polystyrene insulation 12 placed betweenanother sheet of ½ inch Aquaboard 13. In an alternative embodiment andunfinished panel is provided that may be painted as desired.

The wall component or panel 14 is then held in place with a wallsuspension system that enables quick installation by affixing an upperor top channel 48 to the ceiling rafters which then connect to a top bar52 on the back of the wall and which then rests in a floor track 32.

FIG. 3 illustrates a side cross-section view of a “sandwich panel” wallpanel for the wall finishing system installed according to the presentinvention. The wall is made of a sheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock fromUSG on the front side 14 which is laminated with a vinyl finish followedby a 2″ layer of extruded polystyrene insulation 15 placed betweenanother sheet of Aquaboard 18. The connectable panels are furthercomprised of Pre-Wired Electrical Chases 16 & 17 for Outlets andSwitches.

A connector bar 20 is used for securing the panels to a buildingstructures wall as illustrated in FIGS. 4 a, 4 b, and 5. The connectorbar 20 consists of a first steel plate 24 with a plurality of elongatedholes 23 that has a second steel plate 22 mounted to the one side offirst steel plates 24 top surface. The second steel plate 22 furtherconsists of a slot 25 that runs the length of the second steel plate 22and is perpendicular to the first steel plate 24. The connector bar 27is used to secure the connector bar to the wall panel and the building'swall or structure. From a side view, the connector bar is “F” shaped andclearly illustrates the first steel plate 24, second steel plate 22, andslot 25.

Now referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 the floor track 32 for securing the wallpanel to the building's wall and floor is shown. The floor track 32 is aflat piece of metal that is secured to an existing floor surface viaglue, screws, nails, or other known construction means. The floor track32 consists of a flat metal bar 34 that has a raised tab portion 36running perpendicular to the flat metal bar and extending outward. Thefloor track 32 has first section 41 that consists of a first top side 44for engagement with a wall panel and a second bottom side 40 forengagement with a buildings floor surface. The floor track also uses apost 39 that extends into the interior of the wall panel that retainsthe panel in a fixed position and resists movement.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are views of the top bar 48 for the wall finishing systeminstalled according to the present invention. The top bar 48 is a is a ushaped clamp 52 that is designed to mount to a building's existing wallor structure and then secure the panel to the building wall or structureby restricting movement of the panel upward and to and from thebuilding's wall or structure. The top bar 48 consists of a first portion56 that is mounted to a building's wall or structure. Extending from theback portion 56 is a top portion 58 that has both a top surface 59 and abottom surface 55. The back portion 56 engages a rear surface of a wallpanel to secure it in place and restrict movement toward the building'swall or structure. The bottom surface 55 engages a top surface of a wallpanel to secure it in place and restrict upward movement. Finally, thetop portion 58 bends 54 to into a parallel plane and position withrespect to the back portion 56 to form a front portion 57 that has bothan exterior surface 62 and an interior surface 61. The interior surface61 engages a front surface of a wall panel to secure it in place andrestrict movement away from the building's wall or structure.

Thus, it is appreciated that the optimum dimensional relationships forthe parts of the invention, to include variation in size, materials,shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, aredeemed readily apparent and obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art,and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawingsand described in the above description are intended to be encompassed bythe present invention.

Furthermore, other areas of art may benefit from this method andadjustments to the design are anticipated. Thus, the scope of theinvention should be determined by the appended claims and their legalequivalents, rather than by the examples given.

1. A wall finishing system for use in a building's basement structure,comprising: an Acoustic Suspended Ceiling; a Vinyl Laminated OutsideCorner; a Vinyl Laminated Inside Corner; generally rectangular,connectable panels having a first front side consisting of a rigidfinishing material layer and an insulating layer and a second backsidesurface consisting of a rigid finishing material; a Vinyl LaminatedSubstrate; a Baseboard Molding; a Crown Molding; a Seam Tape; a LaminateFlooring; and Recessed Lighting.
 2. The wall finishing system for use ina building's basement structure according to claim 1, wherein the rigidfinishing material layer is laminated with a vinyl finish.
 3. The wallfinishing system for use in a building's basement structure according toclaim 1, wherein the rigid finishing material layer is unfinished. 4.The wall finishing system for use in a building's basement structureaccording to claim 1, wherein the first front side of the generallyrectangular, connectable panels are comprised of a rigid substratefinishing material layer laminated with a vinyl finish insulating layer;the insulating layer consists of Extruded Polystyrene Insulation; andthe second back side consists of a rigid fiberock finishing material. 5.The wall finishing system for use in a building's basement structureaccording to claim 1, wherein the panel's composition is made from asandwich panel that measures 4×8′ by 3″; the panel is made of a ½ inchsheet of Aquaboard brand Fiberock from USG on the front side which islaminated with a vinyl finish followed by a 2″ layer of extrudedpolystyrene insulation placed between another sheet of ½ inch Aquaboard;and the panel component is held in place with a wall suspension systemthat enables installation by affixing an upper channel to the ceilingrafters which then connect to a bracket on the back of the wall andwhich then rests in a floor track.
 6. The wall finishing system for usein a building's basement structure according to claim 1, wherein saidconnectable panels further comprise Pre-Wired Electrical Chases forOutlets and Switches.
 7. The wall finishing system for use in abuilding's basement structure according to claim 1, wherein the panel isthen held in place with a wall suspension system that provides means forinstallation by affixing an upper or top channel to the ceiling rafterswhich then connect to a top bar bracket on the back of the wall andwhich then rests in a floor track.
 8. The wall finishing system for usein a building's basement structure according to claim 1, wherein thewall suspension system consists of a connector bar, a floor track and atop bar.
 9. The wall finishing system for use in a building's basementstructure according to claim 8, wherein the wall suspension system'sconnector bar is used for securing the panels to a building structureswall
 10. The wall finishing system for use in a building's basementstructure according to claim 9, wherein the wall suspension system'sconnector bar consists of a first steel plate with a plurality ofelongated holes; a second steel plate mounted to the one side of firststeel plates top surface; the second steel plate further consists of aslot that runs the length of the second steel plate and is perpendicularto the first steel plate; and the connector bar is used to secure theconnector bar to the wall panel and the building's wall or structure.11. The wall finishing system for use in a building's basement structureaccording to claim 9, wherein the wall suspension system's floor trackconsists of a flat piece of metal that is secured to an existing floorsurface via glue, screws, nails, or other known construction means; thefloor track consists of a flat metal bar that has a raised tab portionrunning perpendicular to the flat metal bar and extending outward; thefloor track has first section that consists of a first top side forengagement with a wall panel and a second bottom side for engagementwith a buildings floor surface; and the floor track also uses a postthat extends into the interior of the wall panel that retains the panelin a fixed position and resists movement.
 10. The wall finishing systemfor use in a building's basement structure according to claim 7, whereinthe wall suspension system's top bar consists of a u-shaped clampproviding means to mount to a building's existing wall or structure andthen secure the panel to the building wall or structure by restrictingmovement of the panel upward and to and from the building's wall orstructure; the top bar consists of a first portion that is mounted to abuilding's wall or structure; extending from the back portion is a topportion that has both a top surface and a bottom surface; the backportion engages a rear surface of a wall panel to secure it in place andrestrict movement toward the building's wall or structure; the bottomsurface engages a top surface of a wall panel to secure it in place andrestrict upward movement; the top portion bends to into a parallel planeand position with respect to the back portion to form a front portionthat has both an exterior surface and an interior surface; and theinterior surface engages a front surface of a wall panel to secure it inplace and restrict movement away from the building's wall or structure.